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President Joe Biden said the 'Special Relationship was in 'real good shape' as he welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to a smoke-shrouded White House on Thursday.
It is the fifth time the two leaders have met since Sunak took office in October.
But Biden still managed to botch the introductions.
'Well Mr. President,' he began before correcting himself. 'Mr President? I just promoted you.'
Sunak laughed off the gaffe as Biden continued: 'Mr Prime Minister, it's great to have you back.'
Sunak is making his first visit to the White House.
Biden, 80, has been accused frequently of snubbing the United Kingdom in favor of Ireland, the land of his ancestors, and has botched the pronunciation of Sunak's name in the past.
President Joe Biden welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the White House on Thursday. They were due to discuss economic ties, Ukraine and artificial intelligence
Sunak arrives on a mission to build better ties as his country seeks to find its new place in the world after leaving the European Union.
He came armed
